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MOTION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2008-02 as conditioned. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2008-02 as conditioned. MOTION: Betancourt SECOND: Alderete VOTE: AYES: Alderete, Betancourt, De La Torre, Gartner, Mill, Munoz (5) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: Gartner (1) ABSENT: Leo (1) Commissioner Gartner returned to Council Chambers. 3. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2008-01 AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2008-02, AND VARIANCE NO 2008-03 Filed by Sapetto Group, to obtain a zone change and general plan amendment from residential to commercial and a variance from the front yard setback standard to allow the expansion of an existing commercial center in the Two Family Residence (R-2) zoning district at 1501 West MacArthur Boulevard. PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: February 29, 2008 PUBLICLY NOTICED: February 29, 2008 RECOMMENDATION: Recommend that the City Council: 1. Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 2008-01. 2. Adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 2008-02. 3. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2008-03 as conditioned. Principal Planner Vince Fregoso presented the staff report and recommendation. Commission discussion ensued regarding the type of incoming businesses, neighborhood notification, parking, and traffic flow. The public hearing was opened. David Canzoneri, representing The Aspens Apartments, voiced concern with the potential for restaurant noise during late night hours of operation, and concerns with traffic flow and signal timing at Plaza Drive. Ralph Hastings, applicant representative, spoke in support of the project. Public Works Principal Engineer Taig Higgins provided information regarding the traffic at Plaza Drive. Planning Manager Haluza recommended a two week continuance to have staff review the traffic and parking issues. The public hearing was closed. MOTION: Continue the public hearing to March 24, 2008. Planning Commission Minutes 4 March 10, 2008